How did Chinatown Come To Be?
Many of the neighbourhoods in Toronto have worn several hats throughout the city’s history. Yorkville was formerly a bohemian neighbourhood and popular hangout for some of Canada’s greatest talent (including Joni Mitchell and Neil Young). Kensington
Prepare for Snow: Shoveling, De-icing, and Snowblower Tips
Last year during the holiday season, many families across Toronto were left in the dark and without power for days (and weeks) in the wake of a brutal ice storm. Though the Weather Network isn’t expecting a repeat of last year, there are several systems
What does the new mortgage rule mean for first-time buyers?
On October 17, 2016, most first-time buyers will have less borrowing power when it comes to being approved for a mortgage. Whenever less than 20% is put down on a home, the mortgage needs to be insured. The new rule states that every insured mortgage
Lash Group Looking at Yonge and Eglinton
You know it as well as we do, Yonge and Eglinton is booming. Thanks to a mixture of convenient transit options, available lots, and the demand for live/work/play neighbourhoods, Yonge and Eglinton is being targeted by all sorts of developers.Lash Group's
GTA resale market shows signs of increased supply
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released its monthly resale market figures for March 2017, announcing that the market finally experienced a year-over-year increase in listings. There were 17,051 new listings in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) last
A Smashing Success: Averton’s Preview Openings Break Records
November was an overwhelmingly successful month for Averton Homes. After announcing the development of two new projects in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the developer hosted two Preview Opening Events for registered homebuyers, offering the opportunity
Is January the best time to buy a home?
Were you among the savvy purchasers who got onto the real estate ladder yesterday? The Toronto Real Estate firm TheRedPin says January 17th is the single best day to buy a home in Toronto, with buyers saving an average of $60,000 and experiencing fewer
Coming Soon: River City 2
With River City under construction, everyone is getting excited about phase 2 being in preconstruction! Phase 2 is scheduled to begin this fall, it will consist of the four glass mini-towers that the design pictures present so elegantly.
The price of a new low-rise home in the GTA has more than doubled since 2006
The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) released its new home sales figures for June 2016, announcing a decrease in sales and inventory as well as record high pricing. There were 4,166 sales in June across the Greater Toronto Area
Minto Townhome Proposal Preserves Etobicoke Day Care Centre
Parents were relieved to discover that Lakeshore’s largest day care centre might be preserved by developers, pending a tentative agreement.Vice President of land development for Minto Group, Tom Giancos told The Vincent Massey School Community at a
